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St. Kitts – Nevis Nationals Celebrate Independence In UK

St. Kitts - Nevis Nationals In Leeds, UK

St. Kitts – Nevis Nationals In Leeds, UK
Photo By Cris Collins

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
September 17, 2008 (CUOPM)

Nationals of St. Kitts and Nevis from several areas of England converged on Leeds on Sunday to mark the Federation’s 25th Anniversary of Independence.

According to Kittitian Cris Collins, nationals residing in Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham and Leicester turned out in large numbers to attend the Service of Thanksgiving at the St. Martins Church.

He said that local Member of Parliament, Hon. Fabian Hamilton along with the Deputy Mayor of Leeds were among the officials who attended the service, which was led by  Rev. Steven.

The Sermon was delivered by Bishop Beulah Lee who gave the sermon.

St. Kitts and Nevis’ High Commissioner to the Court of St. James, His Excellency Dr. James Williams, delivered the 2008 Independence Message from the Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas.

In his message, Prime Minister Douglas said the special milestone is celebrated in the knowledge that the citizens and residents of St. Kitts and Nevis have been able to make significant strides in the socio-economic development in spite of the numerous challenges faced.

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Nevis Island Makes Drag Racing Strip A Reality

Nevis Island Drag Strip

Drag Car On Nevis Island Drag Strip

Charlestown, Nevis
September 17, 2008

The Nevis Reformation Party (NRP) led Nevis Island Administration(NIA) has made another manifesto  promise a reality, with the official opening of the St. James Drag Race Strip.

Premier Joseph Parry in declaring the new track open at New River, in the Parish of St.James, said the track was for the people of Nevis, particularly   the young people!

“My administration has displayed that we care for the young people of Nevis by facilitating training programs which were recently undertaken by 17 persons who received the opportunity to learn masonry, carpentry, plumbing and a host of other skills. Now we the (NIA) have facilitated a drag strip, to keep the young men occupied and skilled,” articulated Premier Parry.

The St.James Drag strip which came at a cost of EC$ 3million will provide an opportunity to business persons from Butlers, Bricklyn and Zion to gain tremendously from the race track as residents will be able to sell food, accommodations and mechanic services.

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US Army Reserve Band Performs In St. Kitts – Nevis

United States Army Reserve Band Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis September 17, 2008 (CUOPM) A 22-member United States Army Reserve Band from Florida, made its first public appearance in Basseterre on Wednesday to mark the 25th Anniversary of St. Kitts and …

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St. Kitts – Nevis Honors National Heroes

St. Kitts – Nevis – National Flag Photo By Erasmus Williams Star of Merit   1. William Glasford (posthumously) – Politics 2. Cassandra Parris-Roberts – Nursing 3. Dr. Eustace Esdaille – Education 4. Dr. Samuel Rawlins – For research work …

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St. Kitts – Nevis PM Urges Youths To Find Niche

Sir Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw Statue

Sir Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw Statue
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
September 16, 2008 (CUOPM)

St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas has challenged the youths and citizens of the twin-island to find their niche, fill it and accomplish great things for their country.

“Today as a young nation, history offers the youth of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis the opportunity to achieve greatness and hero status by accident or by design,” said Prime Minister Douglas Tuesday at a Guard of Honour and Wreath Laying Ceremony in honour of the Right Excellent Sir Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw, First National Hero and Father of Independence at the RLB Memorial Community Park.

Dr. Douglas said that National Heroes Day provides an opportunity to reflect on the extraordinary things that ordinary people do which result in nation building or national development.

“It is my hope that it is an occasion that challenges all of us, especially our youth, to find the hero that lies within us,” Dr. Douglas told a large gathering of dignitaries, government officials, villagers and residents including Governor General His Excellency Dr. Sir Cuthbert Sebastian and the Ambassadors of Cuba, Venezuela and the Republic of China on Taiwan.

He said that September 19th marks the 25th anniversary of this youthful nation and at this stage, its potential for sustained growth and development is boundless. “Consequently, the nation affords limitless opportunities for heroes to emerge,” Dr. Douglas said.

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